"There you are! I was looking all over for you!" Hazel happily said smiling as she brought her lunch with her.

"Oh hey Hazel." You said with sigh.

"What's wrong?" She asks as she looks at you.

"Well my mom and dad got a letter from that unicorn school, and I'm just so scared of what will happen." You say to her as she giggles a bit and kisses your cheek. Even if Hazel was your fillyfriend and she loved when you blushed, it was still embarrassing especially with the cootie outbreak. Then again you didn't care about it at all, some colts even stopped playing with you because of cooties.

Not that you cared, you spent your time with fillies and mostly mares. Your mom and Dionysus called you a heartbreaker, but you didn't even know what it meant. But you kind of liked it. Being called somepony who'd get mares to talk to him was actually exciting.

"You're going to do fine, and if you don't then you won't have to leave!" She says with building excitement, you laughed a little. Her perkiness and all around love made you happy, her smile was cute too especially when she wore that cherrylike top hat and they chef like dress she created.

"You're a silly filly ya know that." She smiles and nods as she takes out her lunch, spending time with her was like a wave of refreshness if that ever was a word.

You were nervous, actually that was a major understatement. You were freaking out, you were prepared to just dazzle them and you didn't know the extent of what exactly they'd think is Celestia gifted students material.

Your mother being the worrying type decided to take it upon herself to keep you hidden by creating a disguise, it wasn't a pony disguise with the ears and tail more over a disguise that would cover your body. You paced back and forth with your sister happily playing nearby, as she didn't think much on what you were worrying about.

"And done! Looks good doesn't and it's perfect for the winter months in Canterlot." She says with a giggle as she presented you with the disguise you'd be using.

It was an all black disguise, the top consisted of a black peacoat winter jacket, along with the jacket it had a pair of denim black jeans along with black gloves that covered your hands. You looked towards the head to see a gray flat cap on the head of the mannequin.

"This looks awesome!" You happily stated cheering as you hugged your mom. "Can I try it on?"

"Go ahead, tell me if there any discomfort." She says with a smile as you began putting on your disguise.

Once you were finished putting on your disguise you looked yourself in a mirror. Smiling as you put the hood up and used a couple of banana leaves as a makeshift bandana, the soft wool like fabric on your hands made you sigh in content. You felt powerful in your clothing and now that you were going to take your test you knew you'd woo them.

"Oh you look absolutely perfect!" Your mother happily says squeeing a bit as approached you and brushed off any dirt from the disguise.

"Mom, this stuff wasn't cheap was it?" You asked, normally you wouldn't ask anything about your parents finances as it was there business. But you had this overwhelming feeling of guilt having your mom create this just so ponies in Canterlot wouldn't make fun of you.

"It's true some of materials were expensive, and your father had to work overtime this whole week just to have enough bits for the materials, but that doesn't matter, we promised to everything above that we'd try our best to provide for our children, and you might be our adopted child but it doesn't mean we don't love you any less. We'd do anything to help you reach your potential, plus the hat was made with the leftover material so that hat was a little free." Your mother truly cared for you, and no matter how many times you were a little jerk she always gave you whatever she could to keep you happy, and you wouldn't have it any other way.

"Thanks mom, I'll be sure to wear my disguise and not get any dirt or rip it apart." She smiles and kisses your forehead before walking towards the hat stand, removing your hoodie she placed it on and smiled.

"I just wish we didn't have to go through this so you wouldn't be made fun of, it's stressful having my son move from Ponyville when he's accepted into the school. Another is worrying about my son dealing with bullies and general nuisances."

"Don't worry mom, I'll be fine. Heck I might even get a fillyfriend while I'm there."

"Oh and create a little harem with your two other fillyfriends here." You blushed and looked down, your mother loved reading you about Lotus and Aloe and how they'd pretty much act like fillyfriends towards you. It was embarrassing but you did like the attention. In all honesty you craved attention from both fillies and mares.

Everything about the opposite gender seemed a lot better in your eyes, and with gender spilt in Equestria you were just happy that a majority of your bullies were male. Though when fillies protected you, you didn't feel any less like a boy. You knew you gained a friend and they'd be there.

Most prominently Lotus, Aloe, Vinyl, and Octavia. Best friends who cared for you and clearly were upset when you said you might move to Canterlot if you were pass your exam. They understood your magic and knew that it was powerful, though them being upset was something they were allowed to feel. You'd make it up to them somehow, you smiled and gave a solid nod.

"Mom, can I go out?" Cookie tilts her head with a slightly confused nature.

"I guess so, but wear your disguise. It's extremely cold out its one of the coldest winters as of yet." You nodded and walked into your room grabbing your bit bag and exited the house.

The heavy snow covered streets of Ponyville was a sight you'd miss, the snow had a mix of softness and plush to it. Everything about it was great if your disguise wasn't so expensive you would started a snowball fight with every foal outside happily playing with their sleighs or whatever they had in terms of snow play.

You approached Sugarcube corner, recently opened up by Mr and Mrs Cake, both of whom were always nice to you and always cared for you. Maybe because of your mom and dad but you thought it was your interactions with adults.

Once inside you spotted Vinyl and Octavia enjoying hot cocoa, their smiles were apparent as they seemed to enjoy being with each other. It's always the same with those two, at first they're at each other's throats for what kind of music they like, and then they're friendly with each other when they talk about music. You don't usually mind it, friends are suppose to hate things the opposite likes, but it's not like they'll stop hating the type of music they like.

Approaching them you sat across from them only to give a short cough to announce your presence.

"Oh Aiden I'm glad you're here, settle an argument if you will. I told Vinyl here that you've told me many times that you enjoy classically oriented music styles that blend the perfect melody of tones and sounds." Octavia says with a usually refined voice.

"And I said you like music that isn't boring like dubstep, techno, and rock! Cmon you don't like classical music." Vinyl stated as she happily slams her fist on the table making the cups move slightly.

"Honestly I like classical a lot more, I dunno it's just soothing. Sure, ponies might see it as boring, but I like it. Oh and jazz is in the same boat." Vinyl looked upset as Octavia smiles and nods.

"See at least there's another musical cautious pony in Ponyville." She mentions with a giggle as her smile made you blush a little.

"Anyway I wanted to spend some time with you guys, tomorrow I go to Canterlot and well if I get accepted I leave Ponyville and I won't come back until the holidays." The two sadly nodded and looked at their cocoa, it seemed like it was still hot as the steam rose from the cups. Vinyl sudden rose and slammed on the table.

"Lets do something for you, before you go tomorrow!" You smiled and nodded along with Octavia who rose from her seat and followed Vinyl out, shrugging you walked with your friends out of the shop.

-Canterlot-
The Next Day

You held your mother's hand tightly and continued walking through the clean streets of Canterlot, the snow on the dirt trails of the city cleared.

"You look absolutely charming sweetheart, and I know you'll dazzle those ponies." She says smiling

"I can only hope mom, but I'm gonna do this and you don't have to worry. I know I'm gonna enter and pass the exam." Your mother giggles a bit and smiles.

"I know you will." Approaching a large building that was Celestia's school there were foals all getting themselves ready for the test, you had everything with you. You knew everything you'd show and you'd show them your best.

You began creating small daisies as they slowly whittled away, you didn't use too much pollen and honey on the flowers. As you began training you felt something hit you, it was soft and hearing a soft thud near you. Turning you looked to see a short filly with a twin dark blue and baby blue curly mane with a creme yellow coat.

"Hey you alright?" You asked as she held her head and shook it.

"I'm fine." She says looking up to see you, she gasped as you held out your hand but she slowly took it getting her to her hooves.

"You should be careful, you might hurt yourself if you aren't looking where you're going." She blushes and looks down holding her hands behind her back as she kicked the floor a bit. You looked at the filly to see that she was wearing a pink winter coat with a pink skirt along with black pair of tights underneath her skirt. She looked cute and looked adorably shy.

"I'm Aiden." You mention as she smiles looking up at you.

"I'm Milky Way. It's nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too, sorry if you can't see my face. It's mostly for my sake."

"Why?"

"Well ponies kind of freak out when they see me."

"Why? You're being nice to me so far." She says with a giggle

"I guess I am, it's just a little weird isn't it? I mean ponies usually don't like being around me, saying I'm a freak but it doesn't get to me." Milky smiles and nods.

"I don't think you're a freak, I think you're nice. Oh are you here for the exam? If so I hope you join the school we can talk more and see each other." She mentions.

"Why? You wanna talk to me?"

"I dunno, maybe you're really nice and even if I can't see your face you sound cute." Cute? Never have you heard that being told to you by a filly, it's a welcomed change and you were actually interested in this filly even if she was younger then you.

"Milky! Milky, where are you?" You hear a colt shout.

"Oh um I'm over here!" She shouts as she waves him over.

"Oh here you are Milky, why did you wander off? Do you know how worry I was? Sorry to bother, but this little girl here, really likes to exploring." He says while hugging Milky with one arm.

"Uh y-yeah well you gotta keep an eye on fillies ya know how wondrous they could get." You mention with a chuckle

"Yeah, they are a handful, but they're your best friends so you look after them, I'm Dago by they way, nice to meet you." He extends his hand

"I'm Aiden." You extend your covered hand and shake smiling underneath your banana leaf bandana

"Nice too meet you Aiden, are you here for the try outs?"

"Y-yeah I'm here trying to dazzle them, but ya know hopefully I'll get in."

"Well best of luck, if you work well maybe you will be taught by the princess herself."

"Well it's time for us to go, oh! If you're gonna be doing the exam we'll be watching from above." Dago mentions as your name was called, you looked towards the doors and entered the room.

You were silently standing there on a platform, your nervousness increasing by the second. You were sweating bullets from underneath your cap.

"Aiden Hart, your application to the school says a proficient floral and fauna user. With the references listed they've seen you create many amazing things with just a seedling. We've also been informed that your magic mostly consist of healing and blocking, now we would like to see your defensive magic." One of the judges inform

"O-okay, u-um I'll do just that." You say nervously chuckling

"Good, please guard. Lightly hit the young man when he's ready." The female guard next to you nod and looked at you, letting out a sigh you brought up your hands as they began glowing with dark blue pollen, slowly the rose from your hand and began swirling around your hands and reaching your body and entirely swirling around you. The pollen kept your body shape as you backed up from the guard as you nodded.

Rising her weapon from the ground she slammed it down on you only for you to cringe.

*Craaaack*

Looking up from the ground you saw the weapon completely broken in half with the guard looking at you with surprise.

"Amazing, the pollen must've generated heat and with constant moving makes it possible for it to break with ease."

"I don't know much about the science of the magic I just do whatever I feel is comfortable for the spell to work."

"I see, now we'd like to see your offensive magic. Do you have any possible attacks."

"I uh I don't like fighting so I don't really like-"

"Mr.Hart, this school will make you do whatever spells possible for you to do. Offensive and defensive are both important parts of the education, if you don't have an attack you will suffer greatly in our report." One of the judges informed as you nodded and backed up from guard.

"Are you ready?" The judges asks the guard as she nodded.

Letting out a sigh you began picking up the fallen pollen from the ground and began to create a combination of wind and pollen whip, you threw it forward as it tied to her hooves. Your shakey hand pointed toward the guard as the pollen particles you threw began to self destruct as the pollen blinded the guard and the groans of pain from the guard as you spotted small patches of pollen pop and flow back into you.

"Impressive." The judges informed as you approached the hurt guard, she groaned in pain. Placing your hands on her chest you began humming as pollen entered her respiratory system she let out a soft sigh and began humming. You were healing her and at the same time controlling her mind as she was humming the same tone you were.

"Healing and mind control. A truly powerful young man you are." You looked to see the eyes of the guard glowing a dark blue as she stood near you. Snapping your fingers your mind control from her was released as the pollen within wasn't going to hurt her internally.

"We'll review our notes and come to a conclusion please exit." You nodded and walked towards the exit and let out a breath of relief.

You felt awful using mind control and offensive spells, fighting was never in your nature so doing them to complete a test was a little worrying.

"We've reviewed our notes and it seems your magic is extremely powerful and slightly unstable but you'll need a good teacher to help you use the type of magic you possess, so welcome to the school." Your eyes widen as you felt a wash of relief pass through you, you successfully passed the exam and you were able to go to the school that'll help you with your magic.

"I-I got in!? R-really?" The judges nod as you felt yourself let out a sigh of relief.

"The princess would like to speak to you." The judges point towards the exit you walked towards the exit to see a few guards standing on both sides of the doors.

"Mr.Hart please follow us." One said in a monotonous voice as your mother followed behind, she seem to know where they were taking you. You were afraid and still anxious of what would happen.

"It's a high honor for the princess to seek an audience, and we've seen your performance impressive magical work. I'm Black Lotus." Looking towards the mare you notice she had a sparkling twin dark purple and sparkling almost glittering gold pink mane with obsidian colored coat.

"I'm Aiden Hart, but you probably already knew that." She nods flashing a quick smile.

"You don't like showing your face huh? You shy or something?"

"It's more like 'or something', ponies wouldn't be so happy that I was allowed in Canterlot." She sighs and smiles.

"Don't worry about those snooty ponies, heck even if I can't see your face I think you're a pretty cool kid." From under the bandana you were smiling blushing a bit. "Anyway that hat on you, looks cute." The blush became even more intense she was so nice and her smile was just so great.

"We've arrived kid, miss please enter with your son." Your mother nods as she steps next to you walking into the princess's private chambers.

"Greets Mrs.Crumbles, I'm happy to see that you've brought your extremely powerful and talented boy." Princess Celestia mentions with a smile as she turns, she was beyond words of recognition. She was beautiful and awe inducing, her smile made you lighten up.

"Y-yes your majesty, m-my son has been getting so much praise for his magical occurrences. He's special to me even if he isn't very popular with other ponies." Celestia nods and smiles.

"Aiden Hart, curious name for a young colt. So tell me Aiden, are you a unicorn, or deer? I've seen deers use floral magic very rare with unicorns." You were afraid to answer as you held your hands, you looked down terrified by her questioning.

Feeling a soft hand on your cheek you looked up to see Celestia smiling as she folded down your collar and removed your flat cap. The banana leaf bandana unwrapped away as she looked at you in complete and silenced surprise.

"A human." She says in a hushed whisper.

"You probably think I'm a freak, I'll understand if you do whatever I am ponies don't seem to be fond of." Celestia shook her head a smiled.

"You shouldn't be sad of your species, they were a proud and glorious race. Your species they were innovators and I haven't one in years, seeing one in front of me. I just can't believe it." You quietly observed her as she wiped her eyes. "I'm sorry if I'm getting teary eyed, humans were close friends with every possible race on Terra. It's surprising to see one in almost 1,000 years."

"My race?" You asked with curiosity, as you tilted your head in confusion. She smiled and nodded as she wrapped you into a hug, her wings covering you as she did.

"The smell of honey and vanilla it's familiar." She says smiling.

"Familiar how?" You asked

"Deers often have scents with them, giving them an identity of sorts. Humans never had these smells to them, your mother may have been a deer. Many types of DNA and mixed species results happen, you may look fully human, but your magical capabilities may have come from your mother or father." You stayed quiet and looked down as you began almost tearing up as you rushed towards her and hugged her, brushing your hair as she looked at you.

"You're doing quite the service Mrs.Crumbles, a young boy like him deserves happiness even if he's a wolf among sheep." Your mother nods smiling as she tears up a bit, she never seen you so emotional in front of anyone, but with Celestia you just poured out every possible feeling you had.

"I'm sorry princess." You said apologetically only for her to hug you again.

Days Later...

Days have passed since the exam and tomorrow you'd be moving into the castle, as a student of Celestia's school and personal student to Celestia you'd be staying in the castle. Celestia even told your mother that she'd be your guardian for your duration of your stay in Canterlot, though today was pretty snowy the streets of Ponyville covered in snow.

Your house was warm and smelled like cookies and eggnog, with Hearths Warming Eve approaching it would be the first year you wouldn't be with your parents and sisters.

"Mommy why does Aiden have to leave?" Rarity asks as she tugged on her mother's dress.

"He was accepted into the school, and he has to move to Canterlot to keep up with his school work." She says sadly smiling as she looks at you pack up. The disguise was on a mannequin near your bed, you smiled and approached it feeling the soft coat, you grabbed your flat cap and placed it on your head smiling as you smiled.

"Don't worry I'll be visiting from time to time Rares." She smiles and nods, but you knew she was upset her big brother was leaving.

"How do know you'll keep that promise." She pouts making your mom snap her fingers.

"He'll send you a letter every month telling you about his time and he'll even send you a picture too." I nodded smiling as Rarity smiled a bit, you looked towards Sweetie who walked towards you giggling a bit.

"I hope when you grow up you'll get to know me through our mom and dad, and maybe your big sister." Sweetie giggles and squeezes your nose.

"I know I will you big dummy." Smiling you kissed her nose as she was still upset you were leaving.

"Oh um maybe you could keep this!" She pulls down on you and holds your hand as she walks towards her room.

"I made you this as a goodbye present." She took out a bead ring, the color was light green she handed it to you and placed it on smiling as you examined it. You turned your hand to inspected it, before hugging Sweetie.

"I love it." She giggles and kisses your cheek before running towards your mom as she helps her pack things up. You looked towards Evie who was laying on your bed snoring a bit.

A knock was heard on the front door, your father called for you as you ran downstairs to see your best friends smiling as they happily giggle when they see the hat on your head.

"Cool looking hat." Vinyl mentions with a giggle as Octavia did the same.

"Yeah you look cute." Both Lotus and Aloe were upset as they struggled to keep you from feeling bad.

"Cmon don't be sad, I might be leaving but doesn't mean I won't come back." You say punching her shoulder softly as they smiled again.

"Hey why don't we go out and play around!" Vinyl suggests as she takes your hand, you shivered as you stopped in your tracks.

"Aiden doesn't have his winter apparel." Octavia glares at Vinyl who blushes and lets you go.

"Sorry." She says as you walk back into your home getting ready to go out with your friends.

"Oh maybe we could invite your fillyfriend." Both Lotus and Aloe stayed quiet, they were annoyed by fillyfriend thing, but you ignored it. It was just so annoying is all.

Meanwhile
Elsewhere...

"Here you are Ms.Almond, as promised safe and sound." Dago mentions with a smile.

"Thank you so much Dago, I hope she wasn't any trouble."

"Nah she was a real sweetheart although I think very soon you two will need to have the talk." He gets closer to Almond giving her a whispered advice. "I saw her making goggly eyes at some boy trying out for admissions."

"H-huh n-no I thought he looked nice and cute! Oh what am I saying I didn't even see his face, b-but he is super nice." She says blushing.

"Relax Milky I'm just joking, anyway have a nice day you two." He says goodbye to Almond and Milky as he approaches his room, but once there he sees a box with a note on it. He approaches it and reads the note.

'Congratulations on your tenth birthday Prince Dago, I hope this gift from me and my wife is to your liking. King Saba of the Sarabic lands'

He slowly opens the box and from it he gasps at what's inside.

Entering Celestia's room Dago approach her with excitement.

"Mom, mom, mom, look!" He shows her a black tiger in his arms smiling as it purrs. "Isn't he cute? King Saba send it to me as a gift!"

"Oh my Saba giving you one of his prized kittens it's an honor for him to give you his kittens." Celestia giggles.

"I know for them tigers are a symbol of royalty right?" Dago puts down the kitty and starts petting him while he purrs.

"You do know having a pet is a huge commitment and you'll have to find him and clean up his messes. Are you sure you want him?"

"Of course I know, I mean he's perfectly trained, after all having a pet ruling a country is mostly the same right? Well except the cleaning up their messes, that part they can do that on their own." He says with a laugh.

"Are you sure you'd want to keep him he'll be your responsibility." She asks

"I do mom, King Saba was kind enough to give one of his precious kitten to me and thinks I'm responsible enough to take care of him, I will not let you or him down, I will be the best pet owner Equestria will ever had, and I will start by giving you a name." Dago raise the cat and look him in the eyes. "From this moment on, you will be know as…Salvatore! Do you like that kitty?"

The tiger only meows and lick his snout.

"I will take that as a yes." He mentions with a smile.

Elsewhere...

"Queen Carmelita, I'm happy you've finally left your room. You're still dwelling on your sons' birthday correct?" Her elite guard Iron Wood asked

"Yes, I'm very sorry for not informing anybody about my offset depression." She mentions with a sigh. "Dwelling on the past isn't something I should really do, I just miss him so much. Almost nine years since Aiden's disappearance."

"Miss our lost prince is gone, I'm sorry, but you must move on. You've mourned him when he first disappeared and your fellow deers don't like seeing you like this." She sighs and nods before walking over to a several glass mural like panes, their glass colored different colors showing an image of several subjects.

From a very large blooming tree showing in the large city center Shine Dawn, to humans having first contact with the deer kingdoms, all the way to a human scientist going down on one knee and proposing to the current queen. Queen Carmelita Malena Sythis.

"If only the virus was never created, I'd still have my son and husband. The great heavens doesn't have a plan for me yet." She mentions with a sigh as she approached her throne and sits down, lying her head on her hand as she sat waiting for nothing in particular. "A true tree castle I live in yet, so empty with nobody to share it with. I miss you my sweet child."